Monday, December 17, 2007

EVILE - ONE WEEK LEFT TO HELP GET THEM ON TOUR WITH MEGADETH EVILE have made the shortlist for the the chance to support MEGADETH on their European tour. Touring with MEGADETH would be a huge step for the band and a huge step for new-school thrashers everywhere.

However, EVILE cannot tour alongside MEGADETH without your help. All you must do is visit http://www.theliveline.com, click the box next to "Evile" then click "Submit". You've only got one week left to vote so get those votes in NOW.

Knowing the importance of the opportunity at hand, lead guitarist, Ol Drake says "For me personally, MEGADETH have been a huge influence on my playing, therefore it'd be one of the greatest honors ever to be on the same bill as them. Dave is an awesome, influential guitarist, and I think the current 'Deth line up is awesome. Get voting to get THRASH supporting MEGADETH!!!"

Make sure to spread the word of EVILE to everyone you know. The more votes they get, the better the chance that you'll be able to see EVILE grace UK stages with one of the biggest Thrash influences there ever was...MEGADETH!

Rated 8/10 by Decibel and voted as EARACHE's favorite album of 2007, EVILE and their Flemming Rasmussen-produced debut album, ENTER THE GRAVE has been getting rave reviews from the metal masses:

"EVILE are a band to keep an eye on." - Exclaim! "Now this is a killer thrash revival release." - Metal Edge "ENTER THE GRAVE is absolutely awesome." - Metal Maniacs

EVILE will also be featured alongside labelmates, MUNICIPAL WASTE, BONDED BY BLOOD, SSS and GAMA BOMB with many others on the upcoming Thrash compilation, THRASHING LIKE A MANIAC in UK/EUROPEAN stores on January 21 and February 5 in the US.

See EVILE LIVE in the UK for 2 dates this week: December 21 The Studio, Hartlepool December 23 The Waterfront, Arbroath, SCOTLAND

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Every member of the EARACHE staff was asked to submit a list of their 5 favorite releases of 2007. Each release was heavily debated over, then whittled down tournament-style into a single release that EARACHE RECORDS is proud to call its favorite album of the year.

In 2007, MUNICIPAL WASTE, SSS and EVILE brought the true spirit of thrash into a new age. AKERCOCKE and BLOOD RED THRONE delivered fresh, uncompromising metal of the extreme variety and BRING ME THE HORIZON invaded America in a big way. When all is said and done, it 2007 will have been another banner year for EARACHE. As good of a year '07 was, if you thought this year was huge, just wait till next year...

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

As the temperature drops everywhere else in the country, things are only getting hotter in Florida as the recording of DEICIDE's 2008 release, TILL DEATH DO US PART grows ever closer to completion.

Glen Benton entered the doors of Morrisound studios this week to record vocals for the album. Speaking on the matter of how the recording session has been going, Benton summed it up with 3 simple words. "It's all good."

"The highs are crisp and demonic and the lows are nice and gargly. Just like always," says the DEICIDE frontman. However, everything hasn't been "just like always" as far as this session goes. According to Glen, "Sobriety is fuckin fantastic." Combine that with a 9 month rest and you will see why he feels so rejuvenated. "I'm in the best health of my life and I'm 100% rehabilitated. I'm clear headed...a lot more focused and concentrated on what I've got to do."

Glen's greater focus and concentration has allowed him to record his vocals on songs like "Not As Long As We Both Shall Live" and "Till Death Do us Part" with greater ease than ever before. "We're rolling through the shit quickly. I've got a lot more power in my diaphragm and can do whole paragraphs (of lyrics) at a time." The songs, however have proved challenging enough that a even a rejuvenated Glen Benton would have to push himself to the very limit. "The lyrics are a lot faster. I had to revamp my vocal stylings to do this...try different techniques." From the sound of it, TILL DEATH DO US PART is shaping up to be another major step forward in the legacy of DEICIDE.

Friday, December 07, 2007

Norwegian death metallers Blood Red Throne are set to hit the road on Monday for a European tour supporting Divine Heresy.

Following the release of Blood Red Throne's latest album 'Come Death' earlier this year, this tour will give them a chance to take their annihilating and assaulting brutal sound to crowds across the UK, Holland, Belgium and Germany.

You can catch Blood Red Throne alongside Divine Heresy on the following dates:

Thursday, December 06, 2007

While preparing to head into the studio to record their debut album FEED THE BEAST, young thrashers, BONDED BY BLOOD have been keeping busy by playing shows up and down the west coast. Along the way, the band has been seeing more and more faces at every show they play. "We have been getting more and more dedicated fans recently," says lead singer, Aladdin who has taken definite notice of the steady growth of their fanbase. "To tell you the truth it feels GREAT. They love the music and they love that the band is down to earth and don't act like uptight "rockstars."

There are some fans who see BONDED BY BLOOD once then bring all of their friends with them to see another show. There's also some very creative fans who show their support in other ways. "We have gotten some crazy fans that come to our shows and draw us pictures (like the following one depicting BONDED BY BLOOD mascot, Brutus with some familiar characters: http://www.earache.com/public/BBBtmntbrutus.jpg), make their own shirts (like the fan featured in this picture with Aladdin: http://www.earache.com/public/BBBshirt.jpg), patches etc;" says Aladdin.

Overall, the dedication of the fans has really taken the band aback. BONDED BY BLOOD's style of playing lends itself to the band feeding off the energy of their fans as much as the fans feed off the band's energy. Aladdin feels positive about where things for the band are headed, even before FEED THE BEAST has been recorded. On behalf of the band, Aladdin has a message for all who have been supporting them up to this point and beyond: "I just wanted to say thank you to all the old and new fans cus if it wasn't for you guys we wouldn't be where we are at right now."

BONDED BY BLOOD will commence the recording of FEED THE BEAST with producer Michael Rosen (TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL) on January 11th 2008 at J Street Recorders in Sacramento, CA.

BONDED BY BLOOD will also be featured on the upcoming new-school Thrash compilation, THRASHING LIKE A MANIAC, out on February 5 in the US. To find out more about the release head over to www.myspace.com/thrashinglikeamaniac.

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

EARACHE is still deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Vitek and the serious injuries suffered by Covan a little over a month ago. EARACHE pledges to do all it can to help out the band and their families through this time of grief and eventual recovery. EARACHE staff will be personally accepting donations during their annual holiday party and if you are not able to attend, take some time and contribute from home by donating directly to the the Vitek and Covan Charity Fund. Go to http://www.myspace.com/decapitated or http://www.decapitatedband.net for more info on how to help.

Attention all DECAPITATED fans in Philadelphia, PA and its surrounding areas. Some of the best metal acts in Pennsylvania are getting together for a one night only show on Friday, December 7 at the Millcreek Tavern to honor the life of Vitek. Admission to the show is $8 and all proceeds (including those made from donations and prizes raffled off throughout the night) will go to the families of Vitek and Covan. For more info, go to http://www.myspace.com/puredeathproduction.